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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1921

Page

1

Court suit contends plumbing bid flaws for infirmary contract

Ballard and Lafever sue Clark County Board of Commissioners to void the Voigt bid for county infirmary plumbing and award the work to plaintiffs. Voigt bid cited as not conforming to water system specs and itemization. Ballard and Lafever bid largely compliant. The April term opens with 302 cases, 41 criminal, 197 civil, 64 probate, before Judge Fortune and several local judges.

Clark County Cireuit Ballard & Lafever Board of County Commissioners Geo. Voiet Ballard & Lefever Voigt Vaile-Kimes West Ballard &Lafever Tle Dockett James W. Fortune

Mrs Matilda Rodgers Called to New Albany

Mrs Matilda Rodgers residing with her daughter Mrs W E Jacobs on Duncan avenue is summoned to New Albany to be at the bedside of her sister in law Mrs Huf ten who lies seriously ill at a local hospital.

Matilda Rodgers W. E. Jacobs Duncan Avenue New Albany Asighter Huften

Power Farming Demonstrations Expand in Clark County

In Clark County and across the state, Power Farming demonstrations showcase modern machinery improving economy and efficiency in farming. The Gwin Motor Sales Co and Ford Motor Co plan an extensive program in Charlestown on Friday April 45, aiming to inform current Power Farming Outfit owners and area farmers about practical benefits and updated methods. Further details will be announced in forthcoming columns.

Clark County Gwin Motor Sales Co Ford Motor Co Charlestown Adv

Priscilla movement aims to praise reputations daily

New York readers are told of a society named Priscilla that seeks daily focus on reputation with members contributing verses essays or precepts to newspapers. The plan emphasizes uplifting one another and circulating positive thoughts while seven commandments urge praising fellow beings. The note also recalls Thor the Scotch terrier aboard the liner Oscar T and a Revolutionary era barred window at the Brooklyn Bridge site.

New York Priscilla Thor Oscar T Atlantic Capt Lassen Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge Agar House

Brave seven year old Mickey Ryan dies saving others

A seven year old, Mickey Ryan, led peers to safety as a collapsing building fell on him. He died after pushing Helen Murphy through a narrow opening, remembered as a hero who sacrificed himself for his companions.

Triffle Mickey Ryan Third Avenue Helen Murphy

Church Services Announced With Sermons and Meetings

At the city churches Sunday services include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Vesper with rector’s sermon and "The Habit of Knocking" at 4:00 p.m. Preachers will deliver both morning and evening messages. A B Y U meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9:40 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Advent Christian Church Morning and Evening Services

A notice states there will be services both morning and evening at the Advent Christian Church.

St Luke's Reform Church Agenda and Local Notices

Sunday School and Bible study at 9 30 am Men’s Bible Class by Robert Wind herst of Louisville Morning worship at 11 45 am Spirit ual Growth Evening service at 7 45 pm The annual meeting of the W M S of Kentucky Classis at Milton Ave Reformed Church Louisville Beginning Monday night Kentucky Classis opens its 16th annual sessions Tuesday night Rev Winter stated clerk Elder Geo Nanz lay delegate Bonded debt paid down by St Luke’s church with aid from Ladies Aid Sunday School and Brotherhood and C E Societies Jeffersonville Ministerial Association meets First National Bank Monday 10 30 am Troop 6 B S A planning Dream Theater show April 20 21 Director Auiyn E Kanston

Robert Windherst Louisville W. M. S. of Kentucky Classis Milton Ave Winter Geo. Nanz St. Luke’s Church Ladies Aid Brotherhood and C. E. Societies Jeffersonville Ministerial Association First National Bank Dream Theater Auiyn E. Kanston

Morning and Evening Services At First Christian Church

The church schedules preaching at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. The morning sermon asks Should A Man Honor God Or Himself with the evening sermon titled Responding To The Call For Service.

Maple Street M E Church Services

Samuel Reid pastors Maple Street M E Church inviting all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with morning topic The Man of The Hour and evening The Holy City Junior Epworth League at 1 30 p m Senior Epworth League at 6 45 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m public welcome to all services

Holy City

New Pastor Tolbert Leads First Baptist Church

The church announces Rev. F. M. Tolbert as its new pastor and invites the congregation to welcome him as he returns to serving the community and guiding parishioners in faith and outreach.

First Baptist Church F. M. Tolbert Rev F. M

First Presbyterian Church Announces Ben Hur Lecture

The Friendly Church invites all ages to a Sunday evening lecture at 7 30 p m with colored slides on Ben Hur a tale of Christ. At 40 30 am the pastor will preach A Good Soldier A Diligent Woman A Vessel of Honor and a Preacher of the Word. Bible School starts 9 30 am and the Friendship Bible class at 9 45 am with Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 30 pm aiming to draw over 200 attendees each Sunday.

Ben Hur Bible School Friendship Bible Christian Endeavor

Pleasant surprise birthday party at The Manles

Mr and Mrs W Dent Smith were feted Thursday at their Sellersburg home The Manles for Mrs Smiths birthday planned by their son Dr H Kent Smith The guests arrived while the couple were away with Rev and Mrs Shoulders hosting Music flowers pink and white refreshments and courteous toasts followed by departure of guests with best wishes The invitation list includes many local residents and friends.

W. Dent Smith Manles Sellersburg Mrs. Smith J. E. Thornberry Lawrence Teun W. T. Hayes Providence. Ky Emma Graves Albert P. Williams Louisville F. C. Hancock William Mr. Reynolds Warren Allison F. M. Weiss Hazel Reynolds James Thomas Leota Jacobs Helen Armstrong J. Duffy Hancock Glendale Scott FE. I. Dolph Jeffersonville J. M. Reynolds J. E. Dunlevy Blanche Dunlevy Alma Hawes Winston Dunlevy H. C. Shoulders John Scheller John Young William Daugherty Joe Smith M. G. Wells Sarah Sehlbredse Irene Ruby

Arraigned rider fined for dangerous streetcar pass

Herbert Jones was arraigned in Police Court and fined 3 dollars and costs by Mayer Myers for passing a standing streetcar at Spring and Court Avenue while passengers were boarding. Mayor Myers says the practice is dangerous and must stop.

Herbert Jones Mayer Myers Spring and Court Avenue Myers

Plan for New Junior High Building on Pearl Street

The overcrowded Junior High on Pearl Street lacks adequate recess and classroom space. Students endure rainy day confinement and long walks to the High School for lessons, prompting a plan to construct a rear addition with up to date facilities, though finances limit improvements.

Pearl Street Star

Petition for consolidated school changes in Jeffersonville Township

Utica Pike patrons petition Township Trustee Sam Kendall for better school conditions and transportation to Ingramville or Port Fulton. They propose a central consolidated school on Middle road near Mulling Lane, with anticipated cost under 1000 dollars, while Kendall cites 17000 dollar debt due 1930 and favors limited improvements at Ingramville with a single small one room building remaining on Plank road.

Sam Kendall Utica Pike School Jeffrisonville Jeffersonville Township Ingramville Port Fulton Mulling Lane Kendall Utica Pike

Last and Biggest Night at Jeffersonville Festivities

Rain cut attendance as the Masonic Joi Fez finale for Jeffersonville’s Queen Popularity Contest drew near. Misses Catherine Steller and Hazel Bottorff were top contenders with a dark horse in the running. prizes to be awarded after final tallies at 1:41 p.m. with a large crowd expected from nearby areas.

O’brien Jeffersonville Uigileresigag 1St Fihonorg Catherine Steller Hazel Bottorff Virginia Reynolds Leta Hobson Beatrice Denny Marietta Howard Glen Helen Leach Ella Distler Catherine Stamper la Vern Graham Frances Canter Catherine Bane Ella ‘Mitchell Elizabeth Beutel Helen Brightwell Anna Jacobs Dorothy Howard Ethel Menart Bessie Gillenwater Shriner’s Club Jane Bolton George Spellman New Albany

Woman's Civic Club Plans Annual Election Meeting

The Woman's Civic Club will hold its Monday night meeting to elect officers. A Chamber of Commerce member will speak, and both groups may plan joint efforts to benefit Jeffersonville.

Woman's Civic Club Chamber of Commerce Jeffersonville

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Power Farmin Qua County Bronx Japan Korea Park Strip Broadway Sixtieth St Elsie Ferguson Hart Lillian Gish Charles Chaplin Laurette Taylor Griffith John Barrymore Farm Exchange Bureau New York City Jack Dalton James Boys ST. Paul’s Episcopal Church F. J. Mallett Toibers B. Y. BU Advent Christian Church ST. Luke’s Reformed Churcil David A. Winter First Christian Church Maple ST. M. E Samuel Reid First Presbyterian Church the Friendly Church Joi Fez
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